It is known tactic of the exporting car theives to remove the engine and the transmission and cut a vehicle in half and ship all together as car parts. Certain Import-Export Used Car Dealers and Auto Body Shops know these tricks.

When received on the other end, crews re-assemble the stolen vehicle and weld back together, quick paint job and out the door goes a late model Lexus or Hummer in Lebanon for resale at better than US or Canada retail prices, big money when re-sold and most likely aids in the support of terrorism.

They tended to be expensive models by manufacturers such as Hummer, Infiniti and Lexus.“It’s not the first time we’ve uncovered this,” Det. Clark said. “It is a common problem.”

Hanna Tanios, 39, of Ottawa was arrested and charged with fraudulent concealment and possession of stolen property over $5,000. Ayad Tirani, 39, formerly of Ottawa, was also charged but has not yet been arrested, as police believe he is in Lebanon.

A search warrant was executed Friday at a storage facility in Ottawa where cars and car parts were being stockpiled in a rented storage space. Five warrants have been executed as a result of the investigation.

“Out goal is to ultimately find out who else is involved,” Det. Clark said. When reached at home, Mr. Tanios’s wife would not comment on the charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police auto theft section at 613-236-1222, ext. 3792.

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